PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENT, PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES AND MEDICINAL USES THROUGH THE MILLENIA OF GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA LINN: A REVIEW

Abstract

Liquoris, Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn, is a herb belonging to the family Leguminoceae.It is widely used in ayurvedic formulations. This review article is presented to phytochemical constituents and pharmacological activities, which were performed by widely different methods. It contains glycyrrhizin, which is a saponin glycoside, flavanoides, Carbenoxolone etc. Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn possesses different pharmacological activities such as antibacterial, antioxidant, antimalerial, expectorant, anti-tussive, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and anti hyper glycemic properties. Various other effects like antiulcer, antiviral, antihapatotoxic, antifungal and herpes simplex have also been studies. These results are very encouraging and indicate this herb should be studies more extensively to confirm these results and reveal other potential therapeutic effects. Medicinal uses of Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn through the millennia as well as drug-botanical interaction, side effect and toxicity also included under this review article.